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We have an extraordinary relationship with dogs - closer than with
any other animal on the planet. But what makes the bond between us so
special? Research into dogs is gaining momentum, and scientists
are investigating them like never before. From the latest fossil
evidence, to the sequencing of the canine genome, to cognitive
experiments, dogs are fast turning into the new chimps as a window into
understanding ourselves.
Where does this relationship come from? In Siberia, a unique breeding experiment by Dimitri Belayaev reveals the astonishing secret of how dogs evolved from wolves. Swedish scientists demonstrate how the human - dog bond is controlled by a powerful hormone also responsible for bonding mothers to their babies.
Why are dogs so good at reading our emotions? Horizon meets Betsy, reputedly the world's most intelligent dog, and compares her incredible abilities to those of children. Man's best friend has recently gone one step further - helping us identify genes responsible for causing human diseases.
Where does this relationship come from? In Siberia, a unique breeding experiment by Dimitri Belayaev reveals the astonishing secret of how dogs evolved from wolves. Swedish scientists demonstrate how the human - dog bond is controlled by a powerful hormone also responsible for bonding mothers to their babies.
Why are dogs so good at reading our emotions? Horizon meets Betsy, reputedly the world's most intelligent dog, and compares her incredible abilities to those of children. Man's best friend has recently gone one step further - helping us identify genes responsible for causing human diseases.
The Secret Life of Dogs Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 3
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Part 4
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Part 5
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Part 6
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